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Santa Claus is coming to town for the 25th annual OCTA Stuff-A-Bus

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 4, 2017

Santa Claus is Coming to Town for 25th Annual Stuff-A-Bus

The yearly event brings people together to help collect toys for local kids in need during the holidays

ORANGE – Those looking to make Santa’s nice list this year can do so by donating toys at the 25th annual Stuff-A-Bus event on Friday, Dec. 15 at the Honda Center in Anaheim.

The public is encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys or sporting equipment to the Honda Center west parking lot at 2695 E. Katella Ave. in Anaheim from 4:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Toys will be distributed to children in need throughout the community. Continue reading→

The OC Rescue Mission needs Thanksgiving donations

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FOOD SHORTAGE: OC RESCUE MISSION CALLS ON COMMUNITY FOR URGENTLY NEEDED THANKSGIVING DONATIONS

As the holidays quickly approach, the Orange County Rescue Mission is preparing to host its 52nd annual Thanksgiving dinner, which will feed more than 660 homeless families and individuals in the region. Today, the organization has announced an urgent need for food donations from the local community.

“Thanksgiving dinner is an important gathering for both the Village of Hope residents and those living in surrounding areas, many of whom have never had the opportunity to take part in a traditional Thanksgiving dinner,” says Jim Palmer, President of the Orange County Rescue Mission. “We are currently experiencing a shortage of food, and we urgently need the help of the community in order to provide a memorable holiday experience for these men, women, and children in need.”

The Rescue Mission is currently in need of: Continue reading→

15th annual Food Drive and Karate Tournament set for Nov. 12 at Segerstrom High School

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On Sunday – November 12th the Te-Kenjutsu-Kan Karate-Do Organization is hosting it’s 15th Annual “Adlawan Cup-Food Dive Karate Tournament” at a new venue – Segerstrom High School, located at 2301 W MacArthur Blvd., in the City of Santa Ana.

The fee for all competitors will be $35.00 plus a donation of canned food and a small bag of rice or paper towels. Continue reading→

Charity exotic car show set for Sep. 9 at Protective Film Solutions in Santa Ana

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A free exotic car show is set for Sep. 9 at Protective Film Solutions, in Santa Ana. The event will benefit Tilly’s Life Center, a non-profit organization that benefits youth.

The event will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 3502 S. Susan St., in Santa Ana.

There will be over 75 exotic cars on display including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Bugattis, Paganis and Koenigseggs. Food, drinks and live music will be available too. Continue reading→

Mayor Pulido’s 2017 State of the City event set for August 9

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The 2017 Santa Ana State of the City Breakfast is coming up on August 9, 2017, from 7:30 AM – 9:15 AM, at the Bowers Museum, located at 2002 N. Main St., in Santa Ana.

This event will feature Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido, who will talk about how Santa Ana is doing. He usually joins his sons and his dad in performing a few traditional Mexican folks songs as well. Continue reading→

Full Spectrum to play at the Santa Ana Zoo’s After Hours Summer Concert Series tonight

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Zoo “After Hours” Summer Concert Series

Sundays, July 9, and July 23 at 5:30 – 7:30 pm

  • Summer, Outdoor Concert Series featuring popular local bands.
  • Zoo After Hours… visit the animals in this rare after-hours experience as they prepare for their nighttime activities.
  • Members save close to 50% on after-hours admission & close to 20% on rides!
  • Pack your own picnic dinner OR purchase BBQ & dessert.
  • Cool decorations by RWB Party Props, animal encounters, kids crafts, train & carousel rides, and a silent auction. Bring your camera for some great photo opportunities!
  • Local craft breweries “beer tasting” for an additional $15 donation for adults 21 and over raising funds to help the Zoo!

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The OC Rescue Mission need your help to send homeless kids to summer camp

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OC RESCUE MISSION CALLS FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO HELP SEND HOMELESS CHILDREN TO SUMMER CAMP

Orange County, Calif. – The Orange County Rescue Mission is in critical need of the community’s help to provide funding for its fifth annual “Summer to Remember” program, a nine-week summer camp for children living at the Village of Hope, a transitional living facility for homeless individuals and families.
Starting at just $15 per day per child, community members can choose to sponsor one day, one week, or even the entire summer for a homeless child.

The program, which begins on June 19 and is designed for children ages 5 to 12, provides kids with STEM-based learning activities, as well as a curriculum that focuses on building solid foundations in science, technology, engineering and math. Continue reading→

Effort underway to help pay for the funeral of slain U.S. Army Veteran Edwin Fuentes

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The family and friends of Edwin Fuentes, the U.S. Army Veteran whose life was cut short on May 16, 2017, in Tustin when the police opened fire on him, are trying to raise money to pay for his funeral. Even though he served our country for six years the V.A. is not covering his funeral costs. Fuentes left behind his wife and a 1-year old son. Click here to donate to the effort. Continue reading→

The family of slain TKO boxer Isaac Gonzalez is hosting a Kermes and car wash on 4/2

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The family and friends of Isaac Gonzalez, a 15-year old TKO boxer who was shot and murdered by gangbangers in Santa Ana on March 25, is hosting a Kermes and Car Wash to help pay for his funeral expenses on April 2, 2017, starting at 7 a.m., at 2023 S. Susan St., in Santa Ana.

A Kermes is a what a Catholic religious bazaar is called in Spanish. It’s usually a fundraiser, often held at a church, where rides, games, music, dancing and food are available. In Santa Ana Kermes are often used to help local families to pay for funeral expenses and also to help to pay medical bills when someone becomes very ill. Continue reading→

KPMG employees will read books to the kids at Taft Elementary School on Wed.

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KPMG’s Nationwide “Read to Succeed” Initiative comes to Taft Elementary School in Santa Ana on March 29, 2017

KPMG volunteers will read to students; 1,000 new books to be distributed to children

As part of KPMG’s nationwide “Read to Succeed” initiative, its 100+ offices throughout the United States are conducting events in the coming weeks at schools and organizations in low-income communities at which KPMG people, spouses, family members, and alumni, will volunteer their time to get more than 150,000 new books into the hands of children who need them most.

In Santa Ana, KPMG volunteers will be reading to Taft’s K-6 general education, special education, deaf, and hard of hearing students and providing each of them with books. Continue reading→

Santa Ana based nonprofit offering free childbirth preparation classes

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MOMS ORANGE COUNTY PARTNERS WITH COSTA MESA FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER TO OFFER FREE SPANISH-LANGUAGE CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION AND MOMMY & ME CLASSES

Nonprofit’s Programs Help Underserved, Pregnant Women and their Families to Have Healthy Babies

SANTA ANA, Calif. (March 20, 2017) – Santa Ana-based nonprofit MOMS Orange County is now offering free Spanish-language childbirth preparation classes, as well as free Spanish-language “Mommy and Me” classes for parents-to-be and new parents in partnership with the Costa Mesa Family Resource Center.

Each of the courses will be held at the Costa Mesa Family Resource Center, located in the Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living in Newport Beach at 307 Placentia Ave. The classes are part of MOMS Orange County’s Health Education program and are specifically designed to enable new and expecting parents to gain the knowledge necessary to have a healthy pregnancy, positive childbirth experience, and give their baby the best possible start in life. Continue reading→

Santa Ana resident appointed as Co-Chair of the OC Health Improvement Partnership

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MOMS ORANGE COUNTY CEO PAMELA PIMENTEL NAMED CO-CHAIR OF ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP

Partnership Aims to Improve Health of Adults, Children and Infants Throughout Orange County

SANTA ANA, Calif. (March 10, 2017) – MOMS Orange County, a nonprofit organization serving low-income pregnant women for more than 25 years, is proud to announce the appointment of CEO, Pamela Pimentel, as the co-chair for the Orange County Health Improvement Partnership.

The Orange County Health Improvement Partnership leads the Orange County Healthier Together Initiative, which is dedicated to improving the health of communities in Orange County through community assessments and collaborations with community partners. Continue reading→

The City of Santa Ana has thousands of dollars available to grant to local artists

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Community Alert: Investing in the Artists Grant Opportunity Open Now!

The City of Santa Ana is now accepting applications for the Investing in the Artist Grant Opportunity 2017!

The Santa Ana Arts and Culture Commission supports projects that will enrich and invigorate the Santa Ana arts and culture landscape. The grant intends to assist emerging and established artists who live and create work in Santa Ana or create work that is for the enrichment of the Santa Ana arts community. Individual artists, and arts and culture nonprofit organizations are invited to apply. Continue reading→

Santa Ana to release $769K in CDBG grants to local non-profits

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Community: Santa Ana to Release $769k in Community Development Block Grant Funding for Nonprofits

The City of Santa Ana will release an estimated $769,151 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to Nonprofits for the provision of public services.

The City receives an annual allocation of CDBG funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address a wide range of unique community development needs. Continue reading→

The family of the woman who was killed at a Santa Ana shopping center needs help to pay for her funeral

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Trisha Verdugo and her family

As we reported yesterday, 27-year old Trisha Irene Verdugo of Orange, was maliciously run over and killed on Thursday at the parking lot of the vacant Food 4 Less store at 1900 N. Grand Ave., in Santa Ana. Verdugo was there to pay her respects for her 23-year old cousin Joseph Frank Garcia who was shot and killed at the same location the night before.

Verdugo left behind a 2-year old daughter and her partner, Rene Acosta. Her family is now trying to raise money to pay for her funeral services. Click here to donate. Continue reading→